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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 816.03 and 436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 816.03 and 436.49 is: 654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 816.03 = 436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/816.03 = 436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 816.03 × 436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 356,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,188.93/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.74

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